This Christmas, shoppers in Europe are discovering new uses for mobile phones as technology barriers that have prevented mass-market take-up are overcome, spurred on by Apple's iPhone. A host of new services
The Chinese government will deliver on its commitment to spend 1.18 trillion yuan ($173 billion) before the end of 2010, the core of the country's stimulus package, a deputy finance minister said
U.S. consumer spending rose for a second straight month in November as incomes recorded their biggest gain in six months, data showed on Wednesday, boosting hopes of a self-sustaining economic recovery. The
Britain's top share index rose 0.8 percent by Wednesday midday, as commodity stocks and banks led a broad-based rally, underpinned by the minutes showing unanimous vote from the BoE to retain its
The Cypriot owned E-Clear card-payment processor is under investigation in the UK over its alleged role leading to the collapse of the Scottish low fare airline Globespan and Allbury Travel, which specialised
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.3 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.25 percent and Nasdaq 100
All nine members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep interest rates at a record low of 0.5 percent and maintain the 200 billion pound asset buying programme
Britain's service sector growth slowed to 0.1 percent in October from a slightly upwardly revised 0.5 percent in September after a fall in distribution services output, official data showed on Wednesday. The
Revenue from tourism has recorded a decrease of 15,7% in November 2009, compared to November 2008. According to data released by the Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus, revenue from tourism
President Demetris Christofias reiterated today his resolve to work for the reunification of Cyprus, which would allow its people to live in peace and freedom. «We are doing whatever we can in
